Giants Daily Blitz Blog

Vote Subway Player of the Game

Following the Giants’ 38-10 victory against the Green Bay packers, it’s time to vote for the Subway “Extra Effort” Player of the Game. Here are the three nominees and their performances:

QB Eli Manning

16/30, 249 YDS, 3 TD, broke Phil Simms’ team record with 200th career touchdown pass

VOTE ELI

RB Ahmad Bradshaw

10 CAR, 58 YDS, 1 TD; 2 REC, 61 YDS

VOTE AHMAD

DE Mathias Kiwanuka

6 total tackles (5 solo), 2.0 sacks, 2 TFL, 3 QB Hits

VOTE MATHIAS

2ND QTR: Balanced Giants extend lead

SECOND QUARTER

15:00 — Packers begin the quarter with the ball on their own 13.

14:25 — Giants force a three-and-out and take over on their own 39 after the Packers punt.

12:48 — On third-and-9, Eli Manning finds Hakeem Nicks for a 22-yard gain.

9:43 — TOUCHDOWN GIANTS. Manning to Victor Cruz for 9 yards. XP is GOOD. NEW YORK 24, GREEN BAY 7 (Drive: 8 plays, 61 yards in 3:58)

*With the score, Eli Manning ties Phil Simms for most in franchise history with 199.

3:51 — FIELD GOAL PACKERS. Crosby makes 28-yard attempt. NEW YORK 24, GREEN BAY 10 (Drive: 10 plays, 62 in 6:00)

1:12 — Osi Umenyiora strip-sacks Rodgers and Jason Pierre-Paul recovers, taking it down to the Packers’ 23.

0:50 — TOUCHDOWN GIANTS. Bradshaw carries it in for a 13-yard score. XP is GOOD. NEW YORK 31, GREEN BAY 10 (Drive: 2 plays, 23 yards in 0:19)

0:00 — GIANTS 31, PACKERS 10

1ST QTR: Brown, Randle lead fast start

The Giants and Green Bay Packers meet for the 51st time in the regular season, with the Packers holding a 27-21-2 lead in the series. The two teams have met seven times in the postseason, with the Packers leading, 4-3. In their last meeting, the Giants defeated the Packers, 37-20, in a 2011 NFC Divisional Playoff Game at Lambeau Field.

Kickoff: 8:20 PM ET

Location: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, N.J.

TV: NBC

Radio: 660AM/101.9FM

Weather: Fair. 37°F. Winds WSW at 10 to 15 mph.

New York Lineup Changes

» None

Green Bay Lineup Changes

» 54 Dezman Moses for 52 Clay Matthews at ROLB

» 29 Casey Hayward for 37 Sam Shields at RCB

FIRST QUARTER

15:00 — Game Day Captains: Chris Snee and Chris Canty along with season captains Eli Manning, Justin Tuck, and Zak DeOssie. Giants win the coin toss and elect to receive. The Packers defend the west goal.

13:39 — Ahmad Bradshaw catches a screen pass from Eli Manning and takes it 59 yards down to the Packers 2-yard line.

12:43 — TOUCHDOWN GIANTS. Andre Brown runs in for a 2-yard score. XP is GOOD. NEW YORK 7, GREEN BAY 0 (Drive: 6 plays, 74 yards in 2:22)

*That was Brown’s eighth rushing touchdown of the year.

12:33 — On his first play back from a six-game absence, Kenny Phillips wraps up Starks on a three-yard run.

10:58 — TOUCHDOWN PACKERS. Aaron Rodgers hits Jordy Nelson for a 61-yard score down the right sideline. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner was in bounds, and the play was Upheld. XP is GOOD. NEW YORK 7, GREEN BAY 7 (Drive: 4 plays, 77 yards in 1:54)

7:51 — Chris Canty trips up Rodgers for his second sack of the season. Giants were using a four-safety look on the third-down play.

7:21 — Packers’ Crosby misses a 55-yard field goal attempt, wide left.

4:08 — Manning lowers his shoulder and scrambles for a gain of 13 yards and a first down.

2:44 — TOUCHDOWN GIANTS. Rueben Randle catches his first career touchdown on a 16-yard pass in the back of the end zone. XP is GOOD. NEW YORK 14, GREEN BAY 7 (Drive: 8 plays, 55 yards in 4:37)

2:29 — On the first play of the ensuing drive, Corey Webster intercepts Rodgers and returns it down to the 8-yard line. Play is reviewed and ruled Webster was down by contact on the Packers’ 33.

0:29 — FIELD GOAL GIANTS. Lawrence Tynes makes a 43-yard attempt. NEW YORK 17, GREEN BAY 7 (Drive: 4 plays, 8 yards in 2:03)

0:16 — Chase Blackburn sacks Rodgers for a loss of 8.

0:00 — GIANTS 17, PACKERS 7

Daily Blitz: Giants approaching milestones

The New York Giants (6-4, 3-2 home) take on the Green Bay Packers (7-3, 3-2 away) this Sunday at 8:20 PM ET. Here is a look at milestones Giants players may hit in the upcoming weeks:

QB Eli Manning

» 63 completions away from breaking Phil Simms’ team record of 2,576.

» Three touchdown passes away from breaking Phil Simms’ team record of 199.

RB Ahmad Bradshaw

» 108 rushing yards away from 4,000 career rushing yards.

» Four rushing touchdowns away from surpassing Ron Johnson (33) on the Giants all-time rushing touchdowns list and tying Frank Gifford for seventh on the Giants’ all-time list.

WR Hakeem Nicks

» 12 receptions away from 250 career receptions.

» One receiving yard away from 3,500 yards.

DE Osi Umenyiora

» Two sacks away from 75.0 career sacks

DE Justin Tuck

» 1.5 sacks away from 50.0 career sacks.

» Four tackles away from 400 career tackles.

» Two forced fumbles away from 20 career forced fumbles.

DE Jason Pierre-Paul

» 2.5 sacks away from 30.0 career sacks.

QUICK HITS

» Giants vs. Packers Scouting Report

» Check out what’s happening at MetLife Stadium on Sunday for the Giants vs. Packers game

» Watch Giants Chronicles on Sunday at 9:30 AM ET for a look at the Giants-Packers rivalry

» Sneak Peak: Strategy – Packers’ offense

» Sneak Peak: Strategy – Packers’ defense

Giants give thanks on Twitter

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone. Cherish this day with your friends and family which is who I'm most thankful for. #BigBlue4ever—
Victor Cruz (@TeamVic) November 22, 2012

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone. Enjoy the holiday and be safe—
Chris Canty (@ChrisCanty99) November 22, 2012

Happy Turkey Day, I hope you enjoy this day and be thankful for what you have! What I'm thankful for is for my family and friends.—
Jason Pierre-Paul (@WHOISJPP) November 22, 2012

I'm so thankful to have these amazing teammates… So blessed. #GoBIGBLUE
#NYGiants http://t.co/gJXxMKsl—
Steve Weatherford (@Weatherford5) November 22, 2012

Happy THANKS GIVING—
Justin Tuck (@JustinTuckNYG91) November 22, 2012

Celebrating our thanksgiving at @MarkHerzlich house with @Blackburn5793 @SpittyP @TSash twitpic.com/bfhzuy—
Henry Hynoski (@HenryHynoski) November 22, 2012

HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL OF YOU. Hope it was as good as mine. #Thankful—
Chase Blackburn (@Blackburn5793) November 23, 2012

3RD QTR: Turnovers increase deficit

THIRD QUARTER

15:00 — Giants receive the kickoff to begin the second half.

14:16 — Sacked just eight times all season, Eli Manning is taken down for the third time of the game. Giants go three-and-out on their first drive of the half.

10:06 — On his third straight rush, Ahmad Bradshaw has the ball stripped from him and Cincinnati recovers on its own 14.

7:36 — The damage is limited as the Giants defense forces Cincinnati to punt on the ensuing possession.

6:37 — TOUCHDOWN BENGALS. Dalton finds Gresham in the end zone for a 10-yard score. XP is GOOD. CINCINNATI 24, NEW YORK 6 (Drive: 3 plays, 12 yards in 0:35)

5:51 — A second straight Giants drive ends with an Eli Manning interception.

4:20 — TOUCHDOWN BENGALS. Sanu catches a 10-yard pass from Dalton. XP is GOOD. CINCINNATI 31, NEW YORK 6 (Drive: 3 plays, 16 yards in 1:21)

0:00 — BENGALS 31, GIANTS 6

Daily Blitz: Milestones to look for in Week 10

The New York Giants (6-3, 3-1 away), take on the Cincinnati Bengals (3-5, 1-3 home) this Sunday at 1 PM ET. Here is a look at milestones Giants players may hit in the upcoming weeks:

QB Eli Manning

» 92 completions away from breaking Phil Simms’ team record of 2,576.
» Three touchdown passes away from breaking Phil Simms’ team record of 199.
» 25 touchdown passes from breaking the Giants’ single-season record (36 – Y.A. Tittle, 1963).

RB Ahmad Bradshaw

» One rushing yard away from moving past Ron Johnson (3,836) into sixth place on the Giants all-time rushing list.
» 165 rushing yards away from 4,000 career rushing yards.
» Four rushing touchdowns away from surpassing Ron Johnson (33) on the Giants all-time rushing touchdowns list and tying Frank Gifford for seventh.

WR Hakeem Nicks

» 21 receptions away from 250 career receptions.
» 76 receiving yards away from 3,500 yards.

DE Osi Umenyiora

» 2.0 sacks away from 75.0 career sacks.
» Four tackles away from 400 career tackles.

DE Justin Tuck

» 1.5 sacks away from 50.0 career sacks.
» Six tackles away from 400 career tackles.

QUICK HITS

» What to look for around the NFL in Week 10

» Take a look at the best sound from New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin during one of the Giants’ practices [NFL.com]

» OC Kevin Gilbride looks for improvement

» Giants react to Bengals WR A.J. Green

» WATCH: Big Blue Hits with Stevie Brown

1ST QTR: Giants jump out to early lead

This week’s game is the 101st regular season meeting between the two teams, with the Cowboys leading the series, 57-41-2. The two teams have met once in the postseason, when the Giants defeated the Cowboys, 21-17, in the 2007 NFC Divisional Playoff Game. In their last meeting, the Cowboys defeated the Giants, 24-17, in Week 1 in MetLife Stadium.

Kickoff: 4:25 PM ET

Location: Cowboys Stadium, Arlington, Texas

Weather: Sunny. 59°F. Wind: From N 14mph, gusting to 19 mph

Lineup Changes:

NEW YORK

» None

DALLAS

» Felix Jones for DeMarco Murray at RB

» Ryan Cook for Phil Costa at C

FIRST QUARTER

15:00 — Game Day Captains: Osi Umenyiora and Chris Snee along with season captains Eli Manning, Justin Tuck, and Zak DeOssie. Giants win the coin toss and will receive.

13:38 — Manning completes a deep ball to rookie wide receiver Rueben Randle for a 56-yard gain. Randle entered Sunday’s contest with seven catches for 86 yards.

11:58 — FIELD GOAL GIANTS. Lawrence Tynes makes a 41-yard attempt on the opening drive. GIANTS 3, COWBOYS 0 (Drive: 7 plays, 57 yards in 3:07)

9:23 — S Stevie Brown jumps a pass intended for Dez Bryant and intercepts Tony Romo, returning it 37 yards down to the Dallas 27-yard line. Brown now leads the team with four interceptions.

7:17 — FIELD GOAL GIANTS. Lawrence Tynes makes a 37-yard attempt. GIANTS 6, COWBOYS 0 (Drive: 4 plays, 8 yards in 2:00)

5:57 — Two possessions and two interceptions for the Cowboys. Corey Webster grabs his second of the year and returns it 38 yards down to the Dallas 31.

3:46 — TOUCHDOWN GIANTS. Set up by a pass to Martellus Bennett and two Ahmad Bradshaw runs taking it down to the one-yard line, Andre Brown takes it in for the score around the left end. XP is GOOD. GIANTS 13, COWBOYS 0 (Drive: 4 plays, 31 yards in 2:01)

2:17 — David Wilson’s number is called for the second time of the game, but the rookie loses a yard on the carry.

0:51 — The Giants are forced to punt after a three-and-out, but Dez Bryant muffs the return and Michael Coe recovers the fumble in Dallas territory.

4TH QTR: Giants make their comeback

FOURTH QUARTER

15:00 — The Giants begin the final quarter with the ball on Washington’s 9.

13:01 — TOUCHDOWN GIANTS. Ahmad Bradshaw rushes for a one-yard score. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. GIANTS 20, REDSKINS 13 (Drive: 7 plays, 35 yards in 3:47)

11:57 — Jason Pierre-Paul energizes the home crowd by sacking Robert Griffin III for a loss of 12 yards.

10:12 — The Redskins go for it on fourth-and-2 at the Giants’ 49 and Robert Griffin completes a pass to Leonard Hankerson for nine yards, picking up the first down.

8:57 — Osi Umenyiora joins Tuck and Pierre-Paul and notches his own sack of Griffin for a loss of six yards.

7:18 — Pierre-Paul sacks Griffin again and forces a fumble. Linval Joseph recovers and the Giants take over on their on 29.

7:10 — On the next play, Eli Manning throws an interception intended for Hakeem Nicks.

5:28 — FIELD GOAL REDSKINS. Forbath makes a 45-yard attempt. GIANTS 20, REDSKINS 16

1:38 — TOUCHDOWN REDSKINS. Robert Griffin III completes a 30-yard pass to Santana Moss in end zone. XP is GOOD. REDSKINS 23, GIANTS 20 (Drive: 7 plays, 77 yards in 1:27)

FINAL: GIANTS 27, REDSKINS 23

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2ND QTR: Tynes ties game before halftime

SECOND QUARTER

15:00 — The Giants begin the second quarter with the ball on Washington’s 21.

14:52 — Ahmad Bradshaw picks up the first down with a 10-yard run-and-catch that was nearly stopped at the line of scrimmage.

12:46 — TOUCHDOWN GIANTS. Back from a concussion that held him out of last week’s game, Andre Brown powers in for a one-yard touchdown set up by Hakeem Nicks’ seven-yard catch that gave the Giants a first-and-goal at the one-yard line. XP is GOOD. GIANTS 7, REDSKINS 3 (Drive: 12 plays, 80 yards in 4:32)

12:00 — Linval Joseph suffers a knee sprain. His return is probable.

8:52 — TOUCHDOWN REDSKINS. Santana Moss catches a short pass from Griffin III and takes it 26 yards into the end zone. XP is GOOD. REDSKINS 10, GIANTS 7 (Drive 8 plays, 80 yards in 3:56)

*The Redskins are 4 of 5 on third-down conversions (The Giants are 3 of 4 themselves).

6:10 — Eli Manning scrambles for five yards, sliding for a first down deep in Washington territory.

3:57 — FIELD GOAL GIANTS. Lawrence Tynes makes a 27-yard attempt after Manning misses an open Victor Cruz in the end zone on third down. GIANTS 10, REDSKINS 10 (Drive: 10 plays, 63 yards in 4:52)

3:53 — Griffin III runs for 28 yards and is eventually pushed out of bounds by Stevie Brown. Alfred Morris follows up with a 30-yard gain of his own.

2:00 — Justin Tuck notches his first sack of the season for a nine-yard loss on third down.

1:54 — FIELD GOAL REDSKINS. Forbath makes a 43-yard attempt. REDSKINS 13, GIANTS 10 (Drive: 6 plays, 55 yards in 2:04)

*Taking over at the 20, Eli Manning runs the two-minute drill and marches the d Giants down the field on 6 of 9 passing.

0:07 — FIELD GOAL GIANTS. Tynes makes a 39-yard field goal. GIANTS 13, REDSKINS 13 (Drive: 10 plays, 59 yards in 1:47)

0:00 — GIANTS 13, REDSKINS 13

Daily Blitz: Bradshaw breaks Candlestick streak

It’s Tuesday and that means it’s time to vote for the NFL’s weekly awards. Ahmad Bradshaw is up for the FedEx Ground Player of the Week after he did what no opposing running back had done in 22 games at Candlestick Park – gain 100 rushing yards.

Following up his 200-yard performance the previous week, Bradshaw rushed for 116 yards on 27 carries, adding one touchdown as the Giants beat the San Francisco 49ers 26-3

VOTE BRADSHAW FEDEX GROUND PLAYER OF THE WEEK

Other nominees: Shonn Greene (Jets) and C.J. Spiller (Bills).

QUICK HITS

» Upon Further Review: 49ers game

» Key plays from Giants vs. 49ers

» Adrian Tracy makes most of expanded role

» WATCH: Postgame Locker Room Celebration

» Watch the Giants vs. 49ers Postgame Show as the guys recap the Week 6 win